Syracuse, New York has an overall cost of living index of 95.7, which is 4.3 points below the US average of 100 — making it more affordable than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,039 per month, while the typical home is valued around $138,400. Households earn a median of $47,819 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 31. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$47,819
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,039
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$138,400
Median Home Value
Census ACS
95.7
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$995
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,123
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,392
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,691
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
95.7
Goods
97.4
Rents / Housing
79.6
Services
131.3
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $123,840 |
| Registered Nurse | $88,180 |
| Elementary Teacher | $76,890 |
| Electrician | $74,680 |
| Accountant | $89,860 |
| Plumber | $69,930 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $288,270 |
| Civil Engineer | $108,820 |
| Operations Manager | $130,370 |
| Market Research Analyst | $78,390 |
| Health Services Manager | $147,540 |
| Truck Driver | $61,200 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | $137,160 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
146,384
Latest estimate
Median Age
31.8 yrs
Census ACS
31.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
14
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$965
Per month
Avg Home Value
$143,725
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 13202 | — | $864 | $82,100 |
| ZIP 13203 | — | $871 | $135,500 |
| ZIP 13204 | — | $968 | $95,500 |
| ZIP 13205 | — | $870 | $93,000 |
| ZIP 13206 | — | $887 | $119,800 |
| ZIP 13207 | — | $1,059 | $102,600 |
| ZIP 13208 | — | $949 | $99,700 |
| ZIP 13210 | — | $994 | $172,400 |
| ZIP 13214 | — | $983 | $207,800 |
| ZIP 13215 | — | $1,127 | $263,600 |
Showing top 10 of 14 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
24°F
July Avg
72°F
Sunny Days / Year
209
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.4
poor
Hospitals
5
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
95.0%
Syracuse has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 95.7. The US national average is 100, so Syracuse is 4.3 points below the national average.
The median gross rent in Syracuse is $1,039 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Syracuse is $47,819 per year.
The median home value in Syracuse is $138,400 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Syracuse has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 31.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for New York is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
